March weather forecastContern, Luxembourg

March

Weather in March

Moving into March, there are marked signs of the spring season unfolding in Contern. One significant shift is the marked increase in temperature, with lows of 1.4°C (34.5°F) and a much warmer high of 9.1°C (48.4°F). As temperatures continue to climb from the winter lows, flora and fauna begin to reemerge, painting a vibrant picture across the city. Moreover, the sunlight duration escalates and the UV index rises, signalling that sunny days are just around the corner. Gone are the snowfalls of the winter months, replaced by a gradual increase in rainfall, staging the perfect backdrop for the blooming season.

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in March, the average high-temperature in Contern shifts from February's wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F) to a chilly 9.1°C (48.4°F). During March, the average low-temperature is a cold 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Contern is 81%.

Rainfall

In Contern, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 545mm (21.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Contern, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow. In Contern, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of snow.

Daylight

In Contern, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In Contern, Luxembourg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Contern, 9.1°C (48.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 1.4°C (34.5°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

In March, the average relative humidity in Contern, Luxembourg, is 81%.

In Contern, Luxembourg, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

In Contern, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Contern is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

In Contern, Luxembourg, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

In Contern, Luxembourg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average high temperature in March: 9.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average wind speed in March: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average rainfall in March: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average snowfall in March: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (71mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).